Supporting Information

Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Accessible Housing Housing information services offered by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) are designed to promote and identify integrated, adaptable/accessible and affordable housing for people with disabilities in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Accessible Transportation Information for People with Disabilities Information on Accessible Transportation Information for People with Disabilities

Advocacy - Disability Resources The Disability Resources Division provides Advocacy Services, which involves helping people with disabilities under the age of 60 resolve issues with other agencies.

Assistive Technology Assistive Technology is the provision of home modifications, personal devices or equipment that will assist an individual to become more independent.

Case Management Case Management empowers an individual with skills, education, motivation and support services needed to accomplish a healthy, more independent lifestyle.

Daily Living Skills Training Through this program, MOPD provides in-home individualized step-by-step training on performing housekeeping, meal preparation and personal care tasks.

Disability Resources - Information Assistance The provision of general information on available services, benefits and programs through public and private agencies to persons with disabilities of all ages, and to those interested in information regarding people with disabilities or issues related to those with disabilities.

Disability Resources- Information and Referral MOPD's Information and Referral staff assist people with disabilities in making more effective use of the health, education, training, economic and social resources available to them. Services are provided to people with disabilities, social service professionals, educators and the general public.

Emergency Preparedness Resources for People with Disabilities Emergency Preparedness Resources for People with Disabilities

Facts and Figures about People with Disabilities in Chicago and the U.S. Statistical information about people with disabilities in Chicago and the U.S.

File a Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities FOIA Request

Guidelines for Writing and Reporting about People with Disabilities The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities provides information to print and broadcast reporters, students, disability organizations and the general public about terminology and portrayal issues concerning people with disabilities.

Independent Living Program

Kids Actitivites at AccessChicago Looking for something fun to do this summer for the whole family? Come out to Navy Pier this summer!

MOPD Calendar

MOPD Pre-Plan Review Project Data Form The Pre-Permit Review Project Review Data form must be completed prior to meeting with MOPD's Accessibility Compliance Unit for Pre-Plan Review services.

Personal Assistance/ Homemaker Services The Personal Assistance/Homemaker Program allows qualified individuals with disabilities who live in the city of Chicago and are under the age of 60 to receive in-home services.

Practical Assistance - Disability Resources Practical Assistance is assistance provided to help an individual obtain a service or benefit. Assistance may include completing forms such as the circuit breaker, filing applications such as the RTA Reduced Fare application** and writing and/or explaining a letter or formal document.